Credit system video tutorials
Watch our tutorials to learn more about AAFP CME accreditation, learn how to apply for AAFP credit and more.
- On this page
- CME credit 101
- CME activity audits
- Reporting AAFP CME credit for learners
- Performance Improvement and how to apply
- Repurposed content tutorial
- ALSO/BLSO pathway application tutorial
- Simple pathway application tutorial
- Advanced pathway application tutorial
- CME disclosure process 101
- Overview of the ACCME standards
- Non-clinical CME content
- AAFP’s CME eligibility requirements
This webcast provides a detailed breakdown of the AAFP Credit System eligibility requirements. It also demonstrates the use of the decision tree to assess the eligibility of educational topics.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the webcast, you will be able to:
- Adapt educational design processes to ensure activities are designed in alignment with the AAFP Credit System eligibility requirements.
- Differentiate between clinical and non-clinical topic requirements.
Presenter
Deidra West
Accreditation Coordinator
AAFP Credit System
This webcast focuses on the non-clinical content eligibility requirements within the AAFP Credit System’s eligibility requirements. It also provides examples of how to use the requirements to assess whether a non-clinical topic meets our requirements and how to update non-clinical content learning objectives to bring them into compliance with our requirements.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the webcast, you will be able to:
- Recognize the eligibility requirements for non-clinical topics.
- Evaluate the eligibility of a sample of non-clinical learning objectives.
- Develop eligible learning objectives for a non-clinical session.
Presenter
Leslie Christy
Accreditation Specialist
AAFP Credit System
The ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education are included within the AAFP Credit System’s eligibility requirements. Therefore, CME providers are required to comply with them when applying for AAFP CME credit. The Standards continue to be a top area of non-compliance in AAFP audits, so we’ve developed this webcast to provide a high-level overview of the ACCME Standards and how to comply with them.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the webcast, you will be able to:
- Identify each of the ACCME Standards.
- Demonstrate more confidence in complying with the Standards.
- Adapt your policies and procedures to comply with the Standards.
Presenter
Jolene White
CPD Accreditation Specialist
AAFP Credit System
This webcast will provide AAFP CME providers with an update on how to manage the CME disclosure process, including identifying, mitigating, and disclosing relevant financial relationships, in relation to Standard 3, as outlined in the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the webcast, you will be able to:
- Adapt current processes to comply with revised Standard 3.
- Recognize common pitfalls when managing the CME disclosure process and how to avoid non-compliance.
- Demonstrate confidence in managing content controllers with relevant financial relationships.
Presenter
Jolene White
CPD Accreditation Specialist
AAFP Credit System
The AAFP Credit System has three different credit application pathway options—simple, advanced, or ALSO/BLSO—when applying for credit. This tutorial will cover how to apply using the simple pathway credit application.
It’s important to note that only the following CME activities can be submitted using the simple pathway credit application:
- Single live event such as an annual conference (in person or online webinar).
- Single knowledge self-assessment (KSA) activity.
- Single self-study course (online or print).
- Performance improvement activity.
- Point of care activity
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the webcast, participants will be able to:
- Understand the process for applying for AAFP credit for CME activities that fall under the simple pathway credit application.
Presenter
Jolene White
CPD Accreditation Specialist
AAFP Credit System
The AAFP Credit System has three different credit application pathway options—simple, advanced, or ALSO/BLSO—when applying for credit. This tutorial will cover how to apply using the advanced pathway credit application.
It’s important to note that only the following CME activities can be submitted using the advanced pathway credit application:
- Series of live events such as grand rounds, series of live webinars, or multi-site/date activity.
- Multi-site/date knowledge self-assessment (KSA).
- Single live activity in conjunction with KSA.
- Series of online courses (online or print) such as a series of webcasts.
- Journals and publications (online or print).
- Blended learning activities.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the webcast, participants will be able to:
- Understand the process for applying for AAFP credit for CME activities that fall under the advanced pathway credit application.
Presenter
Jolene White
CPD Accreditation Specialist
AAFP Credit System
The AAFP Credit System has three different credit application pathway options—simple, advanced, or ALSO/BLSO—when applying for credit. This tutorial will cover how to apply using the ALSO/BLSO pathway credit application.
ALSO/BLSO activities are designed for Basic and Advanced life support courses developed by the American Academy of Family Physicians and hosted by CME provider organizations. Examples include:
- ALSO course
- ALSO Instructor course
- BLSO Provider course
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the webcast, participants will be able to:
- Understand the process for applying for AAFP credit for an ALSO, ALSO Instructor, and BLSO Provider course.
Presenter
Jolene White
CPD Accreditation Specialist
AAFP Credit System
Watch this tutorial to learn about the repurposed content process option available in the credit application system.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the tutorial, you will be able to:
- Understand the process for repurposing a live credit application into an enduring application using the repurposing wizard via the AAFP online application system.
Presenter
Danielle Atzeni
CPD Accreditation Strategist
AAFP Credit System
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Watch this webcast to learn more about Performance Improvement as a CME activity type and learn how to apply for AAFP credit for PICME activities.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the webcast, you will be able to:
- Understand what Performance Improvement CME (PICME) activities are.
- Describe why PICME is important to learners.
- Apply for AAFP credit/ABFM points for PICME activities.
Presenter
Jolene White
CPD Accreditation Specialist
AAFP Credit System
Interested in reporting CME credit on behalf of your AAFP member learners? Then this webcast is for you! In this four minute video, you’ll find out what’s required of you as a CME provider and the different options for reporting credit on behalf of your learners.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the webcast, you will be able to:
- Understand what is and isn’t required of you as a CME provider pertaining to reporting CME credit on a learner’s behalf.
- Understand how to report CME credit on behalf of learners.
Presenter
Jolene White
CPD Accreditation Specialist
AAFP Credit System
This webcast explains the how the audit process works for CME activities approved for AAFP credit. It’ll cover the most common areas of non-compliance and steps CME providers can take to be prepared for an audit.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the webcast, you will be able to:
- Describe the process of the activity audit from beginning to end.
- Recognize common areas of non-compliance.
- Explain next steps when an activity audit is found non-compliant.
Presenter
Leslie Christy
Accreditation Specialist
AAFP Credit System